http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/ nothing whatsoever to do with fresh fruit en Copyright 2008 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:07:33 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss the psychology of breath-taking denial in the context of economic efficiency (Note: I have my opinions about unneccessary use of SUVs for image purposes, but... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2008/07/the_suv_problem_attitude_in_pe.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2008/07/the_suv_problem_attitude_in_pe.php Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:07:33 -0500 A bald eagle flying at Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge in Sequim, Washington. I took these during my trip to the state of Washington to... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2007/07/the_bald_eagle.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2007/07/the_bald_eagle.php Best Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:20:00 -0500 Ironically, I'm talking about a message about legal drugs. I am by no means against medications, modern medicine, etc. I'm not some kind of nutty... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2007/07/may_cause_death.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2007/07/may_cause_death.php Essays Sun, 01 Jul 2007 15:33:10 -0500 A sign reading "Absolutely No Heeleys" on the door of the Big Lots store in Dunmore, Pennsylvania For those who haven't been slammed into by... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2007/05/rollerskating_in_a_china_shop.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2007/05/rollerskating_in_a_china_shop.php Fri, 04 May 2007 23:50:13 -0500 The Moon, seen through a telescope, from Moscow, Pennsylvania, USA. And by... well maybe not hugely popular demand, but maybe one person might be interested... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2007/04/the_werewolf_time_of_month.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2007/04/the_werewolf_time_of_month.php Best Mon, 30 Apr 2007 23:59:23 -0500 an angry squirrel a cat in the alley a starling in the tree Porch weather has returned.... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2007/04/back_yard_critters.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2007/04/back_yard_critters.php Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:49:32 -0500 (people don't just snap, and violence is predictable) When I first read the book The Gift of Fear by Gaven DeBecker, I felt like I... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2007/04/recognizing_tainted_rice_crisp.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2007/04/recognizing_tainted_rice_crisp.php Essays Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:20:44 -0500 Recently when my 'My #1 Fan' came to visit my place with some friends, I left them hanging out on the front porch when... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/07/a_swastika_on_the_doorstep.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/07/a_swastika_on_the_doorstep.php Stories Sun, 23 Jul 2006 19:53:43 -0500 The Citizens Voice - BREAKING NEWS: Monsignor McGowan dies Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan, 80, a longtime priest, ubiquitous community leader and sought-after speaker known... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/07/farewell_msgr_andrew_j_mcgowan.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/07/farewell_msgr_andrew_j_mcgowan.php Wed, 19 Jul 2006 23:28:35 -0500 (Not quite a Fire in the Sky) On my way home from 'the Cottage' to Scranton last week, I spotted a flying saucer and an... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/07/flying_saucer_sighting.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/07/flying_saucer_sighting.php Best Thu, 06 Jul 2006 22:32:51 -0500 Since the Independence Day celebration at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre was cancelled because of the flooding last week, I was very disappointed. This will be... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/07/independence_day_2006.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/07/independence_day_2006.php Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:02:31 -0500 'The Scream' by Edvard Munch If you live in Northeastern Pennsylvania, specifically - anywhere near Pittston, for long enough, you'll eventually hear the ghost story... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/07/the_suscon_screamer_local_subu.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/07/the_suscon_screamer_local_subu.php Essays Mon, 03 Jul 2006 18:20:56 -0500 The Falls Bridge over the Susquehanna River Though there was considerable damage to the area involving hell of a lot more than soggy paper cups,... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/07/the_flood_of_2006.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/07/the_flood_of_2006.php Stories Sat, 01 Jul 2006 20:11:18 -0500 The prospects look better than they did yesterday. But the river's already way higher than I'd want it to be, measuring 34 feet at the... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/06/deluge_not_expected_to_be_cont.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/06/deluge_not_expected_to_be_cont.php Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:47:16 -0500 When the steady rains started falling, I wasn't even particularly concerned, because we'd been in a drought, and everything was bone dry, and I figured... http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/06/the_big_flood.php http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/2006/06/the_big_flood.php Stories Tue, 27 Jun 2006 23:58:50 -0500